The Cardinals have bulldozed through many obstacles this season, including a more than two-week shutdown because of a coronavirus outbreak on the team and nearly a dozen doubleheaders to help make up for missed games.
Now their fans might have to endure another inconvenience. If the Cards play a decisive Game 3 on Friday in their opening-round series against San Diego, there is a chance ESPN will not televise its start. The contest is to begin at either 6:08 p.m. or 9:08 p.m. (St. Louis time), which could be three hours after a preceding game begins on that channel.